How to travel from Rome to Dresden

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $149 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.0 - 2.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $149, while a flight costs an average of $603.

Distance: 635 miles (1023 km)

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$603

Average price

$149

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$360

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4h 53m

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2h 53m

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22h 7m

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21h 37m

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13h 30m

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1.0 - 2.6kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $149 (€125).

This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Dresden:

A bus is $454 (€380) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Dresden costing on average $603 (€505).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Bus takes on average 22h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rome and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Rome to Dresden among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 10h 37m sooner (2h 53m by flight vs 13h 30m by car). Tickets start at around $603 (€505) compared to roughly $360 (€302) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Rome to Dresden

How to get from Rome to Dresden by train, bus or flight.

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flight

The best way to travel from Rome to Dresden is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Malta AirFR 8471
    5:30 PM1h50
    Rome Ciampino Airport
    7:20 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    $921One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Malta AirFR 8471
    5:30 PM1h50
    Rome Ciampino Airport
    7:20 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    $921One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 8471
    5:30 PM1h50
    Rome Ciampino Airport
    7:20 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    $921One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:55 PM23h30
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    10:25 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $1101One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    5:00 PM22h55
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    3:55 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $1161One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:00 PM21h05
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    6:05 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $1161One-way
    1 transfer
  • Malta AirFR 135
    8:45 AM2h10
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    10:55 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    $1781One-way
    0 transfers
  • Malta AirFR 41
    4:30 PM2h10
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    6:40 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    $1791One-way
    0 transfers
  • Malta AirFR 8411
    9:45 AM1h50
    Rome Ciampino Airport
    11:35 AMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    $1881One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rome to Dresden

Travel to Dresden easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rome to Dresden.

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There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $149 (€125).

This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Dresden:

A bus is $454 (€380) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Dresden costing on average $603 (€505).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Bus takes on average 22h 7m.

The distance from Rome to Dresden is approximately 635 miles (1023 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Dresden is:
  • Around 20 flights per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Dresden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Dresden:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Malta Air, ITA, Eurowings, Buzz, Ryanair, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Edelweiss Air to go to Dresden by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rome to Dresden:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Buzz, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Rome to Dresden often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Berlin, Vienna, Budapest, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dresden and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Dresden to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Dresden, you can explore the Zwinger Palace, an iconic Baroque complex with museums and art collections, and visit the Frauenkirche, a reconstructed Lutheran church offering panoramic city views from its dome. Experience performances at the Semper Opera House, renowned for its stunning architecture. Discover history at Dresden Castle, which houses museums and the famous Green Vault. Enjoy a walk along Brühl's Terrace, a scenic promenade along the Elbe River known as the Balcony of Europe.
A 2 to 3-day trip is ideal for exploring Dresden, allowing time to visit key attractions such as the Zwinger Palace, Frauenkirche, and the Semper Opera House, as well as enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Elbe River.

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